SS.

Cyril & Methodius Parish

608 Sobieski Street, Lemont, Illinois 60439

Parish Staff
Pastor
Rev. Lawrence Lisowski

Pastoral Ministry
Rev. Marcin Szczypula Associate Pastor Deacon Michael Ciciura Deacon Norbert Lesnieski

Education
Mrs. Shirley Tkachuk Parish School Principal Mrs. Trish Nickleski Sacramental Prep
Religious Education Coordinator

July 1, 2012 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Kim Zajec Religious Education Secretary

Liturgy Coordinator
Marietta Vargo

Music Ministry
Miroslawa Sojka-Topor Music Director

Youth Ministry
Michael Lundberg

Administration
Denise Duda Business Manager Lynn Bailey Assistant Business Manager Alicja Szczepanik Unity Coordinator Monika Bochenek Beth Rachwalski Peggy Sniegowski Ann Zajec Parish Secretaries Cheryle Long Debbie Grand Evening Receptionists Dennis Sepessy Facility Manager Kay Manning Bulletin Editor

Our Parish Mission Statement

We are a family of faith, entrusted with the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Rooted in a rich tradition of worship, service and prayer, we foster the unity and faith of this community. Enlivened by the Spirit, we share our gifts, talents and resources to bring about the Kingdom of God.

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Welcome to SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish

The Parish Staff of St. Cyrils welcomes all to our historic parish that has carried on the mission of Jesus since 1884.

Parish Information Rectory:

608 Sobieski Street, Lemont, IL Denise Duda, Business Manager (630) 257-2776; (630) 257-9372 Fax rectory@stcyril.org website: www.stcyril.org 607 Sobieski Street, Lemont, IL Shirley Tkachuk, Principal (630) 257-6488; shirleyt@stcyril.org Trish Nickleski D.R.E. (630) 257-9314; religed@stcyril.org

Minister of Music: Mira Sojka-Topor musicmin@stcyril.org (630) 257-0100 Liturgy Marietta Vargo, liturgy@stcyril.org Coordinator: (630) 257-5806 Youth Minister: Michael Lundberg lemontyouthm@sbcglobal.net (630) 257-2414 Dr. Jolanta Tatara, Principal www.polschool.com (630) 669-9058 Peggy Sniegowski (630) 257-2776 secretary@stcyril.org Carol Mierendorf (630) 257-2776 Nancy Kosek, President 2011/2012 bulletin@stcyril.org helpinghands@stcyril.org

School:

Polish School:

Religious Education:

Secretary: Minister of Care: Parish Council: Bulletin:

Helping Hands:

Mass Schedule:
Saturday: Sunday: 7:00 AM & 5:30 PM 7:00, 8:30 (Polish), 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM (Polish) 5:00 PM (St. Patricks - English)

New Parishioners:
Please fill out the registration forms on the welcoming table in the back of Church and place them in the registration box. A member of the welcoming committee will contact each new parishioner.

Special Masses:
Weekdays: Tuesday PM: First Friday: 7:00 AM 8:00 PM Polish 7:00, 9:00 AM (Fall) & 7:00 PM (Polish)

Baptisms:
Parents need to be registered, active parishioners prior to arranging a Baptism at St. Cyrils. If this is a firstborn child, the parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal Preparation Class. Both sponsors should be adults and one an active, practicing Catholic.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: 4:30 - 5:00 PM First Fridays: 5:00 - 6:30 PM Also available by appointment.

Marriage:
The bride or groom must be a registered, active parishioner of SS. Cyril & Methodius for a minimum of six months before scheduling a wedding date. Arrangements are to be made with the priest at least six months before the wedding. A Marriage Preparation Program is a requirement of the Archdiocese. To schedule a wedding, please contact the rectory office. Due to renovations to the interior of our church, wedding reservations during the months of June, July, and August of 2012 are not being scheduled at St. Cyrils. Our priests and staff are working closely with our neighboring parishes, St. Alphonsus and St. Patrick, to accommodate our parishioners. For more information and assistance, please call the rectory.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick:

Following the Monday morning 7:00 AM Mass.

Rectory Summer Office Hours: Each weekday the

Rectory will be closed between the hours of 12 PM-1 PM. Monday through Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM Closed to 6:30 PM to 3:00 PM to 12:00 PM to 12:00 PM

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All of Us - #553
Fr. Larry
"Hey, Father, what's a guy like you doing in a place like this? Shouldn't you be in church saving souls?" That's what I heard over my right shoulder. By the sound of his squeaky voice, I knew automatically that it was my childhood friend, Teddy Merkle. I turned around slowly and sure enough, there he was with a fresh cup of coffee in hand. Teddy seemed to be in a good mood by the very fact that he caught me by surprise on a Saturday morning. He reverently took his place in line behind me with the other customers at the dry cleaners. If we were in church, we would look like a line of Saturday afternoon repentant sinners humbly inching their way to the confessional. I didn't hear or see Teddy come into the shop, even though in the background I heard the brass bells jingle on the doorknob. It was a good way to alarm the owner, who was steaming shirts on the back rack, that a customer had entered through the front door. "Hey, Ted, good to see you. I'm just picking up a few things that I will need for the weekend." "I know what you mean, Father," Teddy said. "I imagine you want to look presentable for the flock. You can't go out to the altar looking like a slobby shepherd." Remember, Teddy, we priests were into black long before wearing black was cool." By the smirk on his face I could tell he agreed with me. "Hi, Miranda," I said to the young girl behind the counter. "I think you have some shirts for me." "Sure, Father. Let me take a quick look." She went off to the side rack and spun it around like a Las Vegas roulette wheel. It miraculously stopped on a dime; the number above her head matched the ticket in her hand. "Four black shirts and two pairs of black pants?" Miranda asked. "That sounds right," I confirmed. Teddy then interjected, "Gee, Father, you could use a little color in your wardrobe. Can't you get those clergy shirts in a nice powder blue? To tell you the truth, I think periwinkle would work well during those hot days of summer. Give it a try." Miranda smiled and hung my stuff on the hook by the cash register. She caught me rolling my eyes.

I whispered to her so that Teddy wouldnt hear, "Not a chance." Then Miranda said, "You know, Father, you can tell a lot about people by the clothes they wear. It says a lot about them." "How so?" I asked her. "Well, for one you can tell if they smoke or drink." "That's probably obvious," Teddy said. "I bet you smell it and see it on the clothes they bring in to get cleaned." "Yep," Miranda said. "I know who drinks scotch, who's into red wine and who likes beer. The shirts and dresses give it away." Miranda went on to say, "I even know where people like to go out to eat. For instance, lamb chops from La Dolce Vita, it was their special on Friday night. Mac and cheese from Three Corners. Yellow mustard from a Cog Hill hotdog on the back nine on Sunday. We have a saying in our business, Father, Stains don't lie.'" "Kind of like sins, right, Father? Miranda, you should get a job with CSI," Teddy said. "You're good." "Father, I can even tell you the names of people on the street who don't know who I am." Miranda said. "How?" I asked. "I can easily recognize them by the clothes theyre wearing. Mrs. Cummings, who lives on Warner, has a red blouse with a green parrot on it. Mr. Tomzik on McCarthy works for a dental lab. He brings in their white shirts every Friday." "What about me?" Teddy tried to test her memory. "You're easy. Youre Teddy Merkle. You have seven or eight golf shirts with 'Goomba' embroidered on them and you like extra giardiniera on your pizza." "Wow, youre good Miranda." Teddy said with admiration. It was obvious he liked her inside knowledge on folks. "Hey, Father, isn't that something? Who would have guessed you could get so much information on people?" Teddy said as he sipped his coffee. A few drops fell onto his shirt. It would be something that Miranda would easily notice and add to her mental database on Teddy...Dunkin Donuts, cream no sugar. And I was worried about someone hacking my email address and taking me to the cleaners. Be nice to your dry cleaner. They probably have a lot of dirt on you.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

By: Trish Nickleski, C.R.E.
Religious Education Registration Information for the 2012/2013 school year: Families already enrolled in the Religious Education Program registrations were due by Friday, June 15th. Any returning family who did not turn in their registration by this date must now pay an increase in tuition of $50. The tuition prices increased as of June 15th. Any new families wishing to register for Religious Education classes can do so NOW. Registration materials can be found in the back of church now or online at www.stcyril.org and then click on Religious Education and you will find the forms. For your information the following are requirements for the religious education program: 1. You must be a registered supporting parishioner to have a child in the religious education program. If you are not currently a registered parishioner and are planning on enrolling a student for the Fall please take care of registering for the parish now so it does not hold up your registration. 2. In order for your child to make their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in second grade they must complete first grade. 3. In order for your child to make their Confirmation in 8th grade they must complete grades 3 7. 4. If you are transferring from another religious education program I must have a transfer form from your old parish stating what grades your child has completed. 5. Everest Academy, Bobbie Noonan, Kingswood Academy, home schooled students and anyone else who attend a non-archdiocesan school who wish to make their First Holy Communion or Confirmation at St. Cyrils are required to register for the Religious Education Program for the second and eighth grade years. If you are a new family and you have any questions please feel free to call my office at 630-257-9314.

We are still accepting new students for the 2012/2013 school year. Please call the office at 630-257-6488, ext. 19 if you are interested in receiving information and a guided tour. Dont forget...we will also be offering both a 3 and 4 year old preschool program in the fall! Religious Education Volunteers Needed The Religious Education Program is in need of volunteers for the 2012/2013 school year. Catechists need to be 18 years old and catechist aides must be in high school. All adult volunteers must go through a background check and attend the Protecting Gods Children Workshop over the summer. The following positions are open: Monday Session: 5:30 until 7:00 pm Catechist for 3rd grade Catechist Aide for 6th grade Crossing Guard Wednesday Session: 5:30 until 7:00 pm Catechist for 2nd and 5th grade Catechist Aide for 5th and 6th grade If you are interested in sharing your faith with the young people of our parish and would like to volunteer for the Religious Education Program, please give Trish a call at (630) 257-9314. Training for Catechists is available through the Archdiocese of Chicago. All catechists are given a step-by-step teachers manual and each class has a maximum of 20 students with a teachers aide. Catechist aides will have a training session before classes start. Classes now closed are as follows: Sunday: 8th grade Monday: 3rd & 4th grades

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Thank You to the 678 families who have supported our campaign with their pledge.
Those choosing to be acknowledged will be listed in our bulletin.

Dome ceiling painting, June 26, 2012

Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home Capital Campaign Goal $1,000,000 Pledged $776,340

Our Faith, Our Gift, Our Home Capital Campaign Parish Pledge Confirmation
I/We wish to pledge a gift of: Total Amount of Gift or Pledge Amount enclosed Balance by May 2013
Method of Payment: Public Acknowledgment:

$ __________________ $ __________________ $ __________________

Frequency of Payments:

Single payment Installment payments

Check

Electronic Fund Transfer

I/We wish to be acknowledged

I/We wish to remain anonymous

Name(s) __________________________________________________

Parishioner Envelope #: _________________

Address _______________________________________________ City ______________________________________ State _________ Zip _______________

EFT Authorization: Name of Bank _______________________________ (9) Digit Routing Number: Name(s) on Account: ________________________________ Account Number: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Type: Checking Savings

Phone _____________________

Email ____________________________

Signature _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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Faithful Citizenship
The bishops are clear in their statements regarding personal responsibility, the Churchs responsibility and the difficult issues. In the area of personal responsibility they have said, In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue and participation in political life is a moral obligation. Regarding the Churchs responsibility, We bishops ask and seek to help Catholics form their consciences in accordance with truth, so that they can make sound moral choices in addressing these challenges. We do not tell Catholics how to vote. The responsibility to make political choices rests with each person and his or her properly formed conscience. And on the various issues, The basic right to life implies and is linked to other human rights, to the goods that every person needs to live and thriveincluding food, shelter, health care, education and meaningful work. The use of the death penalty, hunger, lack of health care or housing, human trafficking, the human and moral costs of war and unjust immigration policies are some of the serious moral issues that challenge our consciences and require us to act. ~ from Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship Next week will begin some of the issues.

LiveJustly: Food Waste

This will be the last article about food, water, the environment, etc. for awhile. You can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. So to that end, please see what the bishops have to say about an Ecological Spirituality. Ecological spirituality begins, as any spirituality must, by authenticating moral practice. No one is holy who is not first good. Hence, disciples who are spiritually alive actively seek to discern Gods will and act as collaborators with God. Today, this must include a reassessment of what Genesis means when it tells humankind to subdue the earth and have dominion over all living things on it. Can we be collaborators with our Creator if we wantonly pollute air, pile up atomic waste, denude our forests, and foul our rivers and lakes? No. A serious spirituality begins with a deep conversion from callous tearing of whatever we want from the earth to a caring stewardship.The extent of earthly changesdepletion of ozone, deforestation, contamination from toxic and nuclear wastes, global warming indicates that we are acting, not as stewards of a renewable earth, but as masters of a pliant earth. Ecological spirituality sharply challenges our behavior. We are of the earth. We must treat it as we do our home. There is no true spirituality without obedience to this moral mandate.

Walk of Love - Build a Lasting Memory - Tribute Brick Reservations

SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish has a unique location on our historical and sacred parish grounds to remember those we love with the Walk of Love pathway leading to the entrance of our Church. You can inscribe names on paving bricks that will serve as a permanent message of thanksgiving and love. Reservation form and check may be mailed or dropped in the collection basket. Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ Home Phone ______________________________ State ___________ Zip ____________ Daytime phone ____________________

Please reserve a 4 x 8 tribute brick for $200. I have enclosed a check payable to SS. Cyril & Methodius. I understand that the inscription on the tribute brick will read exactly as printed in the grid below. Inscription has a limit of 3 lines and 13 characters per line, including spaces.

Please note that bricks will be located randomly; we cannot request nor determine where any individual brick will be placed.

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Congratulations to

Spotlight on Graduates Becca Rachan

Rebecca Rachan graduated from Lemont High School this past May. She was very active as a National Honor Society member, and a fellowship of Christian athletes leader, she was also Captain of the Mathletes. She has served as an outstanding lector at the 5:00 PM Mass at St. Patricks for the past three years. Becca was asked every year to narrate the Living Stations of the Cross and Song of the Stable teen productions at St .Alphonus Church because of her talent for inflection, interpretation and possession of a clear strong voice. Becca will be attending North Central College in the fall and majoring in Mathematics and Secondary Education with a minor in Business. We hope to see her lecturing soon at St. Alponsus also .Thank you for sharing your talents and your pleasant personality, Becca. Good luck to you in all your future endeavors. We dont often think of friendship for a program about faith. Yet friendship is the closest experience we have to the experience of faith. Friends gift us with joy; support us in our sorrw; life us when we are down; enter our lives to give us their time and presence in many and varied ways. Ina SPRED group we grow in this kind of friendship with fellow parishioners who choose to welcome people with developmental and intellectual challenges, autism spectrum disorders and learning problems on alternate weeks. Parents and interested men and women who are looking for a ministry to become involved in are invited to join us at a SPRED Informational Gathering on Monday, July 9th at 6:30 PM in our rectory. No experience with these people is expected or necessary. Friendship grows from being with one another. We all need to see God in our everyday life and celebrate his presence. Training will make you comfortable. We have four people who have said, Yes. We need four more adults. We also need children and teens and have openings for them in our group and in the St. Patrick group.

Allison Carmen & Jacob Clayton Married Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

Loving God, We thank You for the generous blessings You have bestowed upon Our Faith. May Your Spirit give us the vision to look into our hearts for inspiration, and in your honor, respond with our sacrifice, Our Gift. Help us as we care for this sacred and holy place, Our Home, where we come to offer you glory, praise and honor. Amen.

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SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish United in Faith Morning Mass, Please Take Note 2013 Mass Book The 2013 Mass book will be opened to parishioners to book Mass Intentions in the school lobby as follows: Tuesday, July 10th from 1 PM to 7 PM

July 1, 2012

On July 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th, St. Alphonsus Parish will host the daily morning Mass in their Church at 7:30 AM to accommodate the parishioners of the St. Patrick, SS. Cyril & Methodius and St. Alphonsus communities. (There will be a 9:00 AM Mass on Wednesday the 4th of July at St. Cyril's for the holiday.) This is because a number of priests will be gone from the area on retreat and it is the best solution to oblige the people of the three parishes. Please offer a small prayer for the priests of the Archdiocese of Chicago and an increase in vocations both religious and lay ministers. The Church depends on those who have decided to devote their time and energy to keeping the mission of Jesus Christ alive and thriving in our society.

ass at Morning M his week St. Als t at 7:30 AM ly 4th!) (except Ju

Wednesday, July 11th from 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 3 PM Thursday, July 12th from 11 AM to 3 PM Beginning July 13th, the Mass book will be available in the Rectory to book Masses. To accommodate all parish families, we allow three (3) Sunday Mass intentions per calendar year per family. Due to space constraints, intention text may be limited. Prior to booking Masses, please complete a Mass Intention Form which is available in the back of church in the gym, at the parish rectory or on our parish website at www.stcyril.org. The Mass offering fee is $10.00. Denise Duda Business Manager

Prayer for the 4th of July

We lift up our hearts, O God, on this day of celebration in gratitude for the gift of being Americans. We rejoice with all those who share in the great dream of freedom and dignity for all. With flags and feasting, with family and friends, we salute those who have sacrificed that we might have the opportunity to bring to fulfillment our many God-given gifts. As we deny all prejudice a place in our hearts, may we also clearly declare our intention to work for the time when all people, regardless of race, religion or sex, will be granted equal dignity and worth. Come, O gracious God, who led your children Israel from slavery, keep us free from all that might hold us in bondage. Bless our country and join our simple celebration that we may praise you, our Source of freedom, the One in whom we place our trust.

Fr. Janusz Horowski SVD and Deacon Ivan Lazcano of the Divine Word Missionaries will be with us on July 14th & 15th. Fr. Janusz and Deacon Ivan will speak about the work of Divine Word Missionaries in India. Fr. Janusz was a missionary in Brazil for many years and he also worked with the poor and needy in Mexico. Fr. Janusz currently assists at several Polish parishes besides working in the Provincial headquarters for the Divine Word Missionaries as Director Development. Deacon Ivan has served as a missionary in Guatemala, Bolivia, Mexico and the Chicago area. Deacon Ivan divides his time between the Divine Word Mission office in Techny, preaching, directing retreats and ministering at parishes. Please welcome Fr. Janusz and Deacon Ivan. This Mission Appeal is part of the Mission Coop Program of the Archdiocese. Please be generous in the second collection to help support the missionary work of the Divine Word Missionaries. Their missionaries serve in some of the most difficult areas of our world.

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Margaret Frass Margie Dorothy Wesolowski Kathy Moran Margaret Finnegan Anna Van Orden Anna Zoltek Lebrenda Case Clara Povalish Frank Polli Florence Kazich Sandi Merlo Joseph Perry Delores Bromberek Eleanor Povalish Genevieve Barbagallo Delores Beltrami -Lucchini Marion Galante Nick Hernandez Stella Troc Rose Miller Jozef Kopinski Regina Madeja Victor Splitt Jim Bailey Marianne Danko Art Danko Pat Salerno Mrs. Hindo Lydia Assensi John LaSota Alexandria Stojanov Gerry Pytlewski Mari Cleary Maria Bobowski Micaela Martinez Susan Baley Joel Falco Jim Christmann Don Barcza Edmund Povalish Patrick Nickols Joanne Novak Louie Novak John E. Rutkowski Dan Mulligan Karen Luebs Linda Palmer Rose Kureja Dennis Lucheon James Lapansky Vivian Hinson William Stenz Bob Smith Samuel Tavolino Valentine Slachetka Dr. Edward Matuga Sr. Joan-Marie Kryszak Carol Krajewski Edward Lisowski

July 1, 2012

Czym yje nasza parafia...

Aleja Mio ci
Ka dy z was mia okazj podziwia Alej Mio ci ktra prowadzi nas do ko cioa. Parafia wi tego Cyryla i Metodego cieszy si e ma tak wyj tkowe miejsce przy ko ciele gdzie parafianie mog upami tni swoich ukochanych. Na cegiekach mo na wygrawerowa imiona czonkw swojej rodziny, ktre stan si permanentnym znakiem wdzi czno ci i mio ci do nich. Je eli kto byby zainteresowany dedykacj jednej z cegieek, prosz o wypenienie formy znajduj cej si w biuletynie pod nazw Walk of Love- Build a Lasting Memory. Formy wraz z czekiem w wysoko ci 200 dolarw mo na przesya na plebani albo wo y do koszyka z ofiar podczas Mszy wi tej. Dedykacje maj ograniczenie do trzech linii z trzynastoma znakami w ka dej, wliczaj c przerwy. Prosz pami ta, e cegieki s zamieszczane na chodzniku losowo, wi c nie mo emy wyznacza wcze niej gdzie znajdzie si poszczeglna cegieka.

Lucille Handorf Stanley Chrzanowsky Angie Knopinski Nathan S. McKenna Lottie Bylina James McNamara James Hanley Lillian Kuzak Kim Bromberek Lynn Porter Janet LaSota Eleanor Twardowski Betty Bolino Milda Praninskas Lucy Lejeaunesse Anne Orlowski Stephanie Langheld Sam Caruso Cheryl Povalish Dale Chappell Dolores Langheld Virginia Kozlowski Allen Govic Nancy Hoinacki Richard Cieski Deana Gozder Katherine Boyle Marie Kasl

Dzie Niepodlego ci w USA

Czwartego lipca w Stanach Zjednoczonych, b dzie obchodzony Dzie Niepodlego ci. Jako imigranci, b dzmy wdzi czni tak pi knemu krajowi za danie nam szansy na lepsze ycie. Wszystkim parafianom yczymy miego i bezpiecznego dnia wolnego od pracy!

To add a name or have someone visit you in the hospital or in your home, please call us at (630) 257-2776.

Rectory summer hours beginning June 11th through August 10th:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30 AM6:30 PM Thursday 8:30 AM3 PM Friday 8:30 AM12 Noon Saturday 9:00 AM12 Noon Sunday Closed Closed each weekday from 12:00 PM1:00 PM Alicja Szczepanik unity@stcyril.org

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Wtorek, 3 Lipiec
Wieczr modlitw do Matki Bo ej Cz stochowskiej..7:00pm

Niedziela, 8 Lipiec
Msza w..8:30am.1:30 pm
OSOBY MWI CE PO POLSKU ODWIEDZ CHORYCH W ICH DOMACH LUB W SZPITALU I PRZYNIOS KOMUNI W. WI CEJ INFORMACJI U TERESY KADELAK 630-257-3611.

Kilka przemy le czerwcowych... Drodzy Parafianie,

Chyli si ku ko cowi miesi c czerwiec, bardzo obfity w r nego rodzaju wydarzenia dla naszej parafii. Na pocz tku tego miesi ca, rozpocz a si druga faza renowacji naszego zabytkowego ko cioa, ktra b dzie polega na odmalowaniu wn trza naszej wi tyni. W zwi zku z tym przez nast pne tygodnie, a do drugiej poowy sierpnia, polskie Msze wi te oraz nabo e stwa b d odprawiane w Fr. Gilewski Hall. Prosz Was o wyrozumiao ze wgl du na r ne trudnosci z tym zwi zane. Jedn z nich jest system ochadzania na sali gimnastycznej. Czasami mo e wydawa si nam, e jest zbyt gor co a innym razem zbyt zimno. Uwierzcie, e nie atwo jest ustawi termostat z wa ciw temperatur dla kilku tysi cy osb, ktre odwiedzaj nasz parafi w ci gu weekendu. W tym miesi cu rozpocz sie rwnie okres wakacji i urlopw. Wiem, e wielu z was z ut sknieniem pragnie odwiedzi ukochan Polsk czy zobaczy wiele ciekawych miejsc w USA. Wszystko to jest z pewno ci dobre i pi kne, ale nie zapomnijmy o Panu Bogu, a zwaszcza o niedzielnej Mszy wi tej w czasie naszego wypoczynku! W przypadku kiedy jedziemy w nowe miejsce, mo e warto wcze niej sprawdzi na internecie, gdzie znajduje si najbli szy ko ci i o ktrej godzinie odprawiane s Msze wi te! Dwa tygodnie temu obchodzili my Dzie Ojca. Z tej okazji Polski Klub w naszej parafii zorganizowa piknik. Serdecznie chiabym podzi kowa wszystkim organizatorom i donatorom za po wi cony czas i przygotowanie. Dzi kuje rwnie tym, ktrzy przyszli na piknik i poparli swoj obecno ci t incjatyw . Tydzie temu, w naszej parafii go cia pani Dr. Mirosawa Modelska, ktra napisaa bardzo ciekawy artyku o naszej parafii w magazynie Elity, ktry b dzie sprzedawany przez nast pne tygodnie w naszej parafii. Po porannej polskiej Mszy wi tej, w Fr. Sivore Hall, pani Modelska wygosia rwnie ciekawy wykad na temat sytuacji w naszej ojczyznie. Wszystkim Wam ycz Bogosawionej niedzieli, miego odpoczynku, a podr uj cym bezpiecze stwa na drogach czy w samolocie!

1-Otton z Bambergu, biskup.Przyby do Polski na zaproszenie Bolesawa Krzywoustego aby prowadzi misje na Pomorzu. Jako patron tego dziea obra w.Wojciecha, przy ktrego grobie w Gnie nie odprawi specjalne modlitwy. W tym czasie ochrzci ksi cia pomorskiego Warcisawa, jego rodzin i dwr. Sowo Bo e glosi od Stargardu po Szczecin, wznosz c na tej ziemi pierwsze wi tynie i osadzaj c kapanw, aby dalej prowadzili rozpocz t akcj ewangelizacyjn . Otton nale y niew tpliwie do najwi kszych misjonarzy sowia skiego Pomorza. W swojej dziaalno ci stroni od polityki i zawsze post powal lojalnie wobec polskiego wadcy. 4- El bieta Portugalska, krlowa.Prowadzia ycie wypenione modlitw i czynieniem dzie miosierdzia.Jej ma e stwo, z ktrego urodzia si crka, a potem syn, nast pca tronu, nie byo szcz liwe.M , typowy hulaka i awanturnikprowadzi ycie rozwi ze. El bieta znosia z cierpliwo ci jego zachowanie, a nawet wychowywaa dzieci krlewskich kochanek.Wiele razy interwentowaa na rzecz zachowania pokoju, gdy dochodzio do walk wewn trznych o zdobycie lub utrzymanie wadzy. Nazwano j ''anioem pokoju'' Jej pobo no , cierpliwo i dobro wywary bogosawiony wpyw na m a.Pod koniec ycia zmieni swoje post powanie i cz sto przyjmowa sakramenty wi te.Po jego mierci El bieta, wolna od trosk rodzinnych i pa stwowych, wst pia do III zakonu w.Franciszka. Teraz po wi cia si cakowicie modlit wie, opiece nad chorymi, starcami i opuszczonymi. Odbywaa rwnie liczne pielgrzymki oraz fundowaa wi tynie i klasztory. Do jej grobu w Coimbrze ci gnely rzesze pielgrzymw, a miejsce to stao si jednym z najgo niejszym sanktuariw w tej cz ci Europy. Kiedy podczas procesu beatyfikacyjnego otworzono jej grb, znaleziono ciao w stanie nienaruszonym. 6- Lipiec 1-szy Pi tek Adoracja Naj w.Sakramentu 7- Sobota ''CZUWANIE''o godz.7;00 wieczr ''Daj mi wytrwanie i si wiele Bo e, w yciu, co b dzie twrcze i szalone'' Julian Tuwim

Ks. Marcin D. Szczypula

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Mass Intentions
Monday July 2nd

7:30 AM MORNING MASS AT ST. ALPHONSUS

Tuesday July 3rd

7:30 AM MORNING MASS AT ST. ALPHONSUS

8:00 PM (Polish) = JANINA SPIEWAK by Bruno & Ludwika Skiba = ZA ZMARCH Z RODZINY SZCZYPULA Wednesday July 4th at ST. CYRILS 9:00 AM = HELEN KRZEMIEN by Lottie Kurnicki Thursday July 5th

7:30 AM MORNING MASS AT ST. ALPHONSUS

Friday July 6th

7:30 AM MORNING MASS AT ST. ALPHONSUS

7:00 PM (Polish) = CZESAW ZAGRANICZNY by Family = FOR ALL DECEASED MEMBERS OF JURASZEK & CISLAK FAMILIES by Leona Cislak Saturday July 7th MOTHERS DAY NOVENA OF MASSES = ALBERT RUDIS by Bertha Rudis 11:00 AM WEDDING: Krystyna Gal & Stephen Radke (St. Als) 5:30 PM = ROSE WALKER by Friends of John & Alison Walker GODS BLESSINGS FOR ALICJA by Parents Sunday July 8th 7:00 AM = GRANDPARENTS SROKA & RUTKOWSKI by Granddaughter, Joanne = DONNA KULAWIK by Family 8:30 AM (Polish) PODZI KOWANIE ZA OTRZYMANE ASKI I BOGOWIE STWO DLA RODZINY MIKO = BOLESLAW & JUSTYNA KAROLAK by Maria & Henry Karolak 10:30 AM = ANGELA MUZZONE by Burton Family = JOHN & MARY HAJEC & BERNICE by Dolores Bromberek 12:00 PM = MR. & MRS. AUGUST TRAPP by Delores Kornagis = DONALD GENTILE by The Sciacca Family 1:30 PM (Polish) = ANNA & STANISAW SWIDERSKI by Aleksandra Bielanski = JADWIGA ANDRZEJEWSKA (Anniv.) 7:00 AM

Our Veteran's Ministry, "Coming Home, is an overnight weekend retreat offering a place of reconciliation, respite and support. This program is designed to help military men and women come to spiritual healing and reconciliation with God, themselves and with one another. It is a program which addresses spiritual issues inherent in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Post Traumatic Spiritual Stress can linger for years after active duty. These retreats are offered free of charge to all military and their significant other. This 4th of July, we invite you to consider donating $200 to sponsor a Vet on retreat. Donations can be made in the name of a loved one who has served in the military. Thank you for your generosity. Donations can by made by phone at 630-268-9000, online at www.mayslakeministries.org or by mail. All donations are tax deductible.
by Daughter

Please pray for

We ask you to please keep in your prayers the following parishioners who are on active duty in the military:

Bogumila Bielanska, Sgt.; LCPL Matthew Gill; Josh McManus, USMC; Stephan Staniulis, USMC, Gunnery Sergeant; LCPL Robert Stasiak; Don Tabron, CWO 5, US Army; George T. Burke, Staff Sergeant, USMC, Iraq; LCPL Cassie Leja, USMC, Iraq; Matthew Waugh, USMC, LCPL, Afghanistan; Capt. Catherine R. Chappell, Afghanistan, (C130 Pilot), U.S. Air Force; Frank Romanowski, Army Combat Medic; Mark Zajac, U. S. Navy; Keith Zajac, U.S. Navy; LCPL David Ehle, USMC; Kristen LaSota, 2nd Lt, U.S. Air Force, Nurse, Afghanistan.

Front Cover:
Christ and the Woman with the Issue of Blood Paolo Veronese 1565-70 Oil on canvas Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

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Upcoming Events:
Monday, July 9th: SPRED Mtg., 6:30 PM, RMR Friday, July 20th: SSCM Block Party, 6-11 PM July 22nd through 28th: Tri-Parish Youth Ministry Catholic Heart Workcamp Mission Trip, St. Louis, MO

Devotions:
Tuesday, July 3rd: Weekly devotions at 7 PM which consist of the Rosary, Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, Pro Life Prayers, Benediction and Sacrament of Reconciliation. After devotions, a Mass in Polish will be celebrated at 8 PM. First Friday, July 6th: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 7 AM Mass until Polish First Friday Mass at 7 PM. First Saturday, July 7th: Rosary after 7 AM Mass, Polish Novena at 7 PM.

May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them

In your prayers please remember the souls of Tadeusz Budz and Catherine Brohan. May their souls and the souls of all our faithful departed family and friends rest in everlasting Peace. St. Alphonsus Sunday Mass Schedule: Saturday 5 PM Sunday 7:30 AM, 9 AM & 11 AM St. Patricks Sunday Mass Schedule: Saturday 5 PM Sunday 7:30 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM & 5 PM

Electronic Fund Transfer

Colleen Ernst & Brian Kowieski Anna Kilkuszowian & Andrzej Jagoda Nicole Manna & Mario Pastore
Parish Contributions June 23rd & 24th , 2012
Envelopes Childrens envelopes Electronic Fund (weekly) Total 2nd Collection Peters Pence 588 24 59 $ 10,253 34 1,064 11,351 2,755

Electronic Fund Transfer, (EFT), is the process of automatically having your contribution offering transferred from your checking or saving account to St. Cyrils account. What will EFT do for you? No more check writing No more looking for the correct currency Automated record keeping Once you have signed up for Electronic Fund Transfer you will no longer need envelopes except for special second collections. If your financial situation changes, you may change or stop your payment at any time by calling the parish office. To sign up for Electronic Fund Transfer, complete the request for an EFT form. Return the completed form by mail or place it in the collection basket marked ATTN: Annie. You will be sent an EFT form with more information about the EFT process. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Annie at (630) 2572776.

$ $

588 envelopes plus weekly EFT donations represent 26% of our Parishioners. Your donations help meet our immediate needs, repairs and improvements. We sincerely appreciate your generosity.
Currently, Electronic Fund Transfers are being used by 59 families on a weekly basis and 110 families on a monthly basis. For June 2012, monthly electronic donations amounted to $7,006

Electronic Fund Transfer Request Form

Name: __________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City/ST/Zip: _____________________________________ Phone:_____________________ Envelope Number _____

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Liturgical Ministers Weekend Schedule

July 7th & 8th 5:30 PM English Mass 7:00 AM English Mass 8:30 AM Polish Mass 10:30 AM English Mass 12:00 Noon English Mass 1:30 PM Polish Mass 5:00 PM St. Patrick Celebrant
Fr. Zake

Lectors
N. Johnson R. Suchecki

Eucharistic Ministers Host Cup

T. Nickleski S. Pavlovic K. Wolniakowski J. Kalkowski D. Baranoski C. Diaz M. Zelek T. Kadelak J. Baluch E. Neubauer S. Antonopoulos C. Olson G. Galassi S. Galassi J. Wilczewski T. Kadelak D. Arenberg C. Ptacek C. Walschlager J. Tejkowski A. Wozniak J. Cisek Deacon Lesnieski B. Bogun A. Cieslinski D. Olson L. Czupta R. Niemiec C. Tomala M. Dapkus J. Blickhahn R. Wilczewski C. Long S. Kadelak T. Karpiesiuk

Altar Servers
Cayley H. Elizabeth B.

Fr. Kutch

L. Kulpinski E. Green M. Sniezka M. Predki B. Perisin M. Martello

Matthew S. Timothy B. Michael S. Paul S. Peter S. Molly G. Joe P.

Fr. Szczypula

Fr. Lucas

Fr. Lucas

M DeBiase M. Szaflarski

Luke D. Matthew G.

Fr. Szczypula Fr. Gorski

A. Las A. Swiderek

Mateusz J. Jessica W.